Ekai
Ekai is a Buddhist boy name of Japanese origin, meaning “Ocean of wisdom”.
| Meaning | Ocean of wisdom |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Written as | 慧海 |
| Pronunciation | EH-kai |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Japan |
Meaning and origin of Ekai
Ekai is a Japanese Buddhist name, best known from Kawaguchi Ekai (1866–1945), a Zen monk who travelled in disguise to Tibet at the turn of the twentieth century in search of Buddhist scriptures. Written 慧海, it joins e, 'wisdom, insight', with kai, 'sea'. Other kanji spellings with different meanings are possible, so the meaning depends on the characters chosen.
Is Ekai a Buddhist name?
Ekai is typically a Buddhist ordination or dharma name; e (prajna, wisdom) is a central Buddhist virtue, and the image of an ocean of wisdom is common in Buddhist texts.
How popular is Ekai?
Rare as a given name; mainly known as a monastic or historical name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ekai mean?
Ekai means 'Ocean of wisdom'. It is of Japanese origin.
Is Ekai a Buddhist name?
Ekai is typically a Buddhist ordination or dharma name; e (prajna, wisdom) is a central Buddhist virtue, and the image of an ocean of wisdom is common in Buddhist texts.
How do you pronounce Ekai?
Ekai is pronounced EH-kai.
Is Ekai a boy or girl name?
Ekai is usually a boy name.